This was the view Jesus had as he looked over Jerusalem before he started his final journey to the cross. It is a very sacred moment to know he was mostly likely very near here as he moved toward his death. The walls of the city protecting the city are prominent.
The journey to the garden is clear.
There is a beautiful chapel built over the rock in the garden where Jesus prayed to be released from the cup of suffering. It is called the Church of all Nations. Many, many people come here to pray and the amazing thing is the complete silence.
I prayed here for family, friends, the School Sisters of Notre Dame and anyone I promised to pray for.
A very intriguing sight are the ancient olive trees. It is possible that some of them sprouted from the trees that were in the garden where Jesus prayed.
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